96 entries under shocking topic. ×

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unspeakable(adjective, unpleasant, awful, foul, disgusting)
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upsetting(adjective, disgusting, disturbing, scary)
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breathtaking(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing, grand)
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cadaverous(adjective, upsetting, frightening)
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deathlike(adjective, upsetting, frightening)
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livid(awful, violent, terrible, grim)
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offensive(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, awful, foul)
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revolting(adjective, nasty, dark, unpleasant, awful)
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savage(violent, hostile, explicit, belligerent)
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suspenseful
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traumatic(adjective, awful, terrible, grim)
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unpleasant(adjective, nasty, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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mean(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh, unpleasant)
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anemic(awful, terrible, grim, upsetting)
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ashen(awful, violent, grim, explicit)
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bloodless(awful, terrible, grim, upsetting)
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bloody(violent, horrible, explicit, sensational)
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causing excitement(expression, breathtaking)
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cliff-hanging
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corpselike(awful, terrible, upsetting, frightening)
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